
RECENT INTRODUCTIONS 
The following are a selection from the finest Rose introductions of the past five years from different sections 
of the country. All of them are recommended to be outstanding in their individual colors. 
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COPYRIGHT 
Mary Margaret McBride 
BPRICOT QUEEN (Patent No. 464) 
A combination of orange-apricot merging to Salmon-Rose 
and Phlox-Pink, making this one of the most beautiful col- 
ored varieties we have ever had the pleasure of introducing. 
Long pointed buds with excellently placed petal arrange- 
ment. An intensified “Mrs. Sam McGredy” in color. Price: 
$1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
CALIFORNIA (Patented) 
A gorgeous shade of ruddy orange toned saffron yellow, 
with the exterior of the broad petals overlaid Saturn Rose, 
producing dual tone effect of indescribable richness and 
beauty. Long pointed buds producing flowers reaching a 
diameter of five to six inches. Vigorous growth and healthy, 
glossy foliage add to its attractiveness. Price: $1.50 
each; $15.00 per dozen. 
CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG (Patented) 
The originator describes this Rose as “a rosarian’s dream of 
surpassing beauty and boundless vigor come true in this 
leader of the world’s finest Roses.’ Blood red in bud opening 
to cerise in hot weather and deepening to spectrum red later 
in the season. Long-shaped buds, free flowering and vigor- 
ous in growth. Disease resistant and very free flowering. 
Price: $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
COUNTESS VANDAL (Patent No. 38) 
Its long pointed bud, its distinctive shadings of coppery- 
bronze suffused with soft gold and its form are a continuous 
“movie” developing new beauty at all times during its long 
life. Price: $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
HEART'S DESIRE (Patented) 
This delightful red Rose was given the highest award in the 
“All American Rose Selections” trial for the years 1940-41, 
after two years’ trial. It combines vigorous growth, prolific 
blooming habit and magnificent foliage. The superb red bud 
is delightful when it opens up and until the last petals drop. 
“Heart's Desire’ has been found remarkably free from dis- 
ease and entirely hardy with average protection, even in 
the most northern latitudes. Fragrance is not the least of its 
qualities, and the pure even shade of luminous red without 
any trace of maroon is sun-proof even in the very hottest 
weather. Price: $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
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HECTOR DEANE (Patent No. 361) 
Long, pointed, crimson buds with orange base. Very con- 
stant, rampant grower. The petals of this variety reflex in 
irregular and unusual manner and the perfume is such as is 
always associated with old-fashioned June Roses. Price: 
$1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 
MADAME HENRI GUILLOT (Patent No. 337) 
(Mallerin) 
Unanimously acclaimed by Rose growers as “the top Rose 
in the garden.” Visitors usually go into ecstasies over the 
beauty of this Rose whose large, firm petals unfold to urn 
shape then to the form of an immense Camelia of shining 
raspberry, shading to watermelon pink. A richly fragrant 
variety that is delightful for cutting. Price: $1.25 each; 
$12.50 per dozen. 
MANDALAY (Patent applied for) 
Molten gold forged into appealing, artistic grace. Long 
pointed buds unfold to large, high centered blooms of pure 
gold and the flowers retain this lovely color at all stages. 
Very free flowering and a delicate fragrance. Heavy, deep 
green foliage. Entirely disease resistant. Awarded Gold 
Medal of Horticultural Society on the Rhone, 1941. Price: 
$2.00 per plant; $20.00 per dozen. 
MARY MARGARET McBRIDE (Patent No. 537) 
Named in honor of the charming and gracious Mary Mar- 
garet McBride, noted author and radio personality. In bud 
it is a lovely deep pink that opens gradually to a clear coral 
pink with shimmering gold at base of petals. Beautiful in all 
stages of growth. The stems are long, strong and vigorous. 
The flower has a most alluring fragrance and was selected 
as one of the “All America Awards for 1943." Price: $1.50 
per plant; $15.00 per dozen. 
McGREDY’S SUNSET (Patent Rights Reserved) — Very 
aptly named variety as outer petals are clear buttercup 
yellow tipped orange. Inside is chrome yellow flushed scar- 
let when it opens. Medium size flowers with a very pleasing 
fragrance. Long stiff stems and a sun resistant variety. 
Price: $1.25 each, $12.50 per dozen. 

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